Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Post-Fight Chaos at Misfits Boxing 23
At the Misfits Boxing 23 event in Dubai, Indian boxer Neeraj Goyat won his fight against American fighter Anthony Taylor.
After the fight, Taylor offered to shake hands, but Goyat refused and said Taylor doesn't know about boxing.
This made Taylor angry, and he threw a water bottle at Goyat.
Security had to step in to stop the situation from getting worse.
Before the fight, there was tension because Taylor allegedly made disrespectful comments about India, which upset Goyat.
After winning, Goyat said that Taylor underestimates Indians and that Indians always do what they say and more.
Goyat is a famous boxer from India with many achievements, including being the first Indian in the WBC world rankings.
Neeraj Goyat defeated Anthony Taylor via unanimous decision at Misfits Boxing 23 in Dubai.
Post-fight, Taylor offered a handshake, but Goyat refused and made comments about Taylor's boxing knowledge.
Taylor threw a water bottle at Goyat, leading to a tense situation that required security intervention.
Pre-fight tensions arose from Taylor's alleged disrespectful comments about India.
Goyat, a renowned Indian boxer, warned Taylor not to underestimate Indians and addressed the issue post-victory.
- Who
- Neeraj Goyat and Anthony Taylor
- What
- Post-fight altercation at Misfits Boxing 23
- When
- After the fight on the event day
- Where
- Backstage at Misfits Boxing 23 in Dubai
- Why
- Tensions from pre-fight comments and post-fight handshake refusal
Neeraj Goyat
Anthony Taylor
Handshake Refusal
Neeraj Goyat
Goyat refused to shake hands with Taylor, stating that Taylor doesn't know about boxing.
Anthony Taylor
Taylor offered a handshake but was refused, leading to frustration.
Disrespectful Comments
Neeraj Goyat
Goyat accused Taylor of making disrespectful comments about India and underestimating him.
Anthony Taylor
Taylor was angered by Goyat's refusal to shake hands and his comments about boxing knowledge.
- Event
- Misfits Boxing 23 in Dubai
- Fighters Involved
- Neeraj Goyat and Anthony Taylor
- Fight Outcome
- Neeraj Goyat won via unanimous decision
- Key Moment
- Post-fight altercation backstage
- Goyat's Boxing Record
- 19 wins, 4 losses, 2 draws
- Goyat's Achievements
- Three-time WBC Asia Champion, first Indian in WBC world rankings
- Inciting Incident
- Taylor's alleged disrespectful comments about India
- Goyat's Response
- Warning Taylor not to disrespect India and underestimate Indians
Sources
Chaotic Scenes! Indian Boxer Neeraj Goyat Involved In Heated Altercation With Anthony Taylor; VIDEO
USA's Anthony Taylor hits Neeraj Goyat with water bottle backstage, Indian boxer reacts fiercely; video goes viral
WATCH: Anthony Taylor throws water bottle at Neeraj Goyat after Misfits Boxing loss
